President Bashar al-Assad's Regime Is Pressing Syrians to Vote in Presidential Elections on Tuesday

HOMS, Syria—President Bashar al-Assad's regime is pressing Syrians living in areas under its control to vote in presidential elections on Tuesday despite fears that rebels will step up attacks for the occasion.

The result of the election is a foregone conclusion with Mr. Assad, running against two largely unknown candidates, sure to secure a third term in office. Only those in regime-controlled areas will be able to vote.